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Family Sues Resort After Daughter's Hot Chocolate Burns

3/19/2026

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A family is suing Heavenly Mountain Resort in California after their five-year-old daughter burned from hot chocolate served without a lid.
The suit alleges the drink was excessively and unnecessarily hot, and that staff acted negligently.
The family seeks damages for medical expenses and loss of enjoyment in life.
Vail Resorts, the owner of Heavenly Mountain Resort, declined to comment on the litigation.

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Story summary

A family is suing Heavenly Mountain Resort in California after their five-year-old daughter burned from hot chocolate served without a lid.
The suit alleges the drink was excessively and unnecessarily hot, and that staff acted negligently.
The family seeks damages for medical expenses and loss of enjoyment in life.
Vail Resorts, the owner of Heavenly Mountain Resort, declined to comment on the litigation.